10/17/2026
Meet Joan. She's estimated to be between 27 and 29 years old and as you can see, is in very rough shape. This sweet pony mare was recently rescued from a mountain in Eastern Kentucky, where a lack of resources led her to extreme emaciation. Though we don't yet know what the road to recovery will look like for Joan, we'll be there every step of the way.
We've sent off initial bloodwork for Joan and most has already come back looking clear. However, a few levels left us concerned so we've sent additional bloodwork off for advanced diagnostics to determine whether any underlying factors are exasperating Joan's severe body condition. We hope to get bloodwork results back next week but for now, we're showering Joan in love literally and figuratively - and she's loving every second.
We've started Joan on a refeeding plan and it's going very well. Joan has some skin conditions that we are addressing with medicated baths and lots of gentle grooming. Joan especially enjoys the extra affection that comes along with bath time, and it warms our hearts to know she finally feels safe enough to relax while we take the reins on her recovery. We'll keep you updated on Joan's progress but in the meantime, please consider donating in her honor. Your support makes rescues like this one possible and helps horses like Joan get a second lease on life, regardless of their age or history. Thank you for caring ❤️
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